Apple iPhone 12 mini
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Sony Xperia 1 IV
#117Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance
80.385.6
Camera
50.651.6
Display
85.588.5
Battery
77.581.0
Build
79.877.8
Overall
73.576.2
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 12 mini features a compact build with a glass front and back, weighing 135g, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV is larger and heavier at 185g, utilizing Gorilla Glass Victus for enhanced durability.
- The iPhone has a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, whereas the Xperia boasts a 6.5-inch OLED display with a 1644 x 3840 pixel resolution and a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A14 Bionic chip, while the Xperia utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, both offering high efficiency but differing in RAM options, with the Xperia providing up to 16GB.
- Camera capabilities are robust on both devices, with the Xperia offering more versatility through its telephoto lens and advanced optical zoom features, while the iPhone excels in video recording with Dolby Vision HDR.
- The iPhone's smaller 2227mAh battery contrasts sharply with the Xperia's 5000mAh capacity, allowing for longer usage on the latter, and both devices support wireless charging.
- Finally, the iPhone runs on iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5, while the Xperia operates on Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, catering to different software experiences and user preferences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Sony Xperia 1 IV
General
Release Date
2020, October 13
2022, May 11
Announced
2020, October 13
2022, May 11
Description
Versions: A2399 (International); A2176 (USA); A2398 (Canada, Japan); A2400 (China)
N/A
Display
Size
5.4"
6.5"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density)
1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1644
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 730
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6"
12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.3, 85mm (telephoto), f/2.8, 125mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", dual pixel PDAF, 3.5x-5.2x continuous optical zoom, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.5", dual pixel PDAF0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth)
Front Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2227 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2227 mAh (8.57 Wh)
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
30W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 minWirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
165 x 71 x 8.2 mm (6.50 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
Weight
135 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Black, Violet, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (region dependent), Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, video output
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
OS Version
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes